Disclosure & Affiliate Policy






Disclosure & Affiliate Policy – Avonetica


Disclosure & Affiliate Policy

Last Updated: June 2026

Overview

Avonetica is committed to transparency about our business model and how we earn revenue. This page explains our affiliate relationships, how we select recommendations, and your rights as a consumer.

Affiliate Disclosure

How Avonetica Earns Revenue

Avonetica participates in affiliate marketing programs with the following companies and services:

  • Web Hosting: Hostinger, SiteGround, Cloudways, WP Engine
  • VPN Services: NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN
  • Security Software: Norton 360, 1Password, Malwarebytes
  • Other Services: Amazon Associates, eBay Partner Network, and other relevant affiliate programs

When you click an affiliate link on Avonetica and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. This commission helps us maintain and improve the site, fund our research, and continue providing independent reviews.

Commission Disclaimer

We earn a commission when you purchase through our affiliate links. This does not increase your cost. You pay the same price whether you click our link or go directly to the vendor’s website.

Our Independence & Selection Process

Recommendations Are Not Influenced by Commissions

Our recommendations are based on independent research and testing, not on commission rates. We rank products by:

  • Performance benchmarks (speed, uptime, reliability)
  • Feature comparison and value for money
  • Customer support quality and responsiveness
  • Pricing transparency and fairness
  • Real-world user feedback and reviews
  • Long-term sustainability and company reputation

We do not rank vendors higher because they offer higher commissions. If a vendor we recommend offers a lower commission than competitors, we still recommend them if they provide the best value or performance.

Products We Don’t Recommend

We may be eligible for affiliate commissions from products and services we do not recommend on this site. Our non-recommendation is based on independent assessment of product quality, not affiliate eligibility.

Legal Compliance

United States (FTC Guidelines)

Under the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Act and the Endorsement Guides (16 CFR Part 255), we are required to disclose material connections between ourselves and companies we recommend. Specifically:

  • We disclose that we earn affiliate commissions on this page and on each product page where affiliate links appear
  • We clearly label affiliate links where applicable
  • We disclose that commissions do not increase your purchase price
  • We do not allow affiliate relationships to influence our recommendations

Compliance Statement: Avonetica complies with FTC Endorsement Guides and the FTC Act Section 5, which prohibits unfair or deceptive practices in commerce, including failure to disclose material connections between endorsers and vendors.

United Kingdom (Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008)

Under UK law (Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 and UCTA 1977), we must:

  • Clearly identify advertising and promotional content (including affiliate links)
  • Not engage in aggressive or misleading commercial practices
  • Provide transparent information about our business relationships
  • Not mislead consumers about the nature of our recommendations

Compliance Statement: Avonetica clearly discloses all affiliate relationships and material connections. Our recommendations are honest assessments based on independent research. We do not engage in misleading or deceptive marketing practices.

European Union (UCPD & GDPR Affiliate Requirements)

Under the EU Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (UCPD) and equivalent national laws across EU member states, we must:

  • Clearly identify all commercial interests, including affiliate commissions
  • Disclose any material connection between ourselves and the companies we recommend
  • Ensure advertising is clearly distinguishable from editorial content
  • Provide transparent information about how we select and rank products
  • Comply with national consumer protection laws in each member state

Compliance Statement: Avonetica complies with the UCPD and equivalent national consumer protection laws across EU member states. All affiliate relationships are clearly disclosed, and our recommendations are based on independent evaluation, not commercial incentives.

How to Identify Affiliate Links

On Avonetica, affiliate links are clearly marked with one or more of the following indicators:

  • A disclosure statement near the link stating “affiliate link” or “we earn a commission”
  • Context-appropriate labeling (e.g., “View Plans →” buttons linking to vendor websites)
  • A notice at the top of each category page stating “Some links on this page are affiliate links”

If you’re ever unsure whether a link is an affiliate link, assume it is and refer to this disclosure page for clarification.

What We Do Not Do

Avonetica maintains editorial integrity by:

  • Not accepting paid placements: We do not rank products higher because a vendor paid us to do so
  • Not writing fake reviews: All reviews are based on genuine testing and research
  • Not endorsing products we haven’t evaluated: Every recommendation reflects our actual assessment
  • Not hiding negative information: We disclose drawbacks and limitations alongside strengths
  • Not selling editorial coverage: Companies cannot purchase favorable reviews

Your Rights as a Consumer

Right to Information

You have the right to know:

  • That we earn commissions from affiliate links
  • Which companies we have affiliate relationships with
  • How we select and rank recommendations
  • That your purchase price is not affected by our affiliate link

Right to Direct Purchase

You are under no obligation to use our affiliate links. You can:

  • Visit vendor websites directly without clicking our links
  • Use your own research and purchase from competitors
  • Contact vendors directly for pricing and support

Our recommendations remain the same whether you click our link or not.

Right to Recourse

If you believe we have engaged in deceptive or unfair practices, you may:

Specific Affiliate Programs

Web Hosting Affiliates

Hostinger: We are an affiliate of Hostinger’s referral program. We earn a commission when you sign up through our link.

SiteGround: We are an affiliate of SiteGround. We earn a commission when you purchase a hosting plan through our affiliate link.

Cloudways: We are an affiliate of Cloudways. We earn a commission when you sign up through our referral link.

WP Engine: We are an affiliate of WP Engine. We earn a commission when you purchase a plan through our link.

VPN Service Affiliates

NordVPN: We are an affiliate of NordVPN. We earn a commission when you purchase a NordVPN subscription through our link.

ExpressVPN, Surfshark, Proton VPN: We participate in affiliate programs for these VPN providers. We earn a commission when you purchase through our affiliate links.

Security Software Affiliates

Norton 360, 1Password, Malwarebytes: We are affiliates of these security software providers. We earn commissions on purchases made through our links.

Retail & Marketplace Affiliates

Amazon Associates: Avonetica is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

eBay Partner Network: We participate in the eBay Partner Network and may earn commissions on qualifying purchases.

Commission Amounts

Commission rates vary by vendor and program:

  • Some vendors pay a flat fee per referral
  • Others pay a percentage of the purchase price
  • Some offer tiered commissions based on volume

Commission rates do not influence our recommendations. We recommend products based on quality and value, not commission potential.

Data & Privacy

When you click an affiliate link and make a purchase, the vendor may receive information including:

  • That the referral came from Avonetica
  • Your purchase details (as required by the vendor’s affiliate program)
  • Basic analytics data (traffic source, device type, etc.)

We do not receive personal information about you beyond the referral confirmation. For details on how vendors handle your data, see their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this disclosure policy as our affiliate relationships change or as legal requirements evolve. We will update the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page whenever material changes are made.

Continued use of Avonetica constitutes acceptance of this disclosure policy.

Contact Us

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships, disclosure practices, or consumer rights, please contact us:

Email: contact@avonetica.com
Website: avonetica.com

This disclosure page is intended to comply with the FTC Endorsement Guides (USA), Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 (UK), and the Unfair Commercial Practices Directive (EU). Avonetica is committed to transparency and consumer protection across all jurisdictions.


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